Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage - Newark Station (TRAN) - Gas Pipeline Facility in Nashport, Ohio

Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage - Newark Station (TRAN) is a gas pipeline facility located at 19042 Nashport Road SE, Nashport, Ohio, in Licking County. The facility is operational and serves as a component of the Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage network, contributing to the natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas pipeline station, it includes compression, metering, or storage functions typical of midstream infrastructure. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a natural gas pipeline transmission facility. The Newark Station supports the reliability and capacity of natural gas delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Ohio and surrounding areas. Its location in Licking County places it within a network that connects production areas to consumption centers, contributing to energy security and grid stability.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Licking County, Ohio, near Nashport. The surrounding landscape includes agricultural land and scattered residential properties. Proximity to waterways and populated areas requires adherence to safety regulations regarding pipeline integrity and leak detection. The transport of natural gas, a fossil fuel, involves potential environmental considerations such as methane emissions and land use impacts, which are managed through PHMSA regulations and industry best practices.